Evil Staris the name of two supervillains appearing inDC Comicspublications.[1]
Publication history
editThe Guy Pompton version of Evil Star debuted inAll-Star Comics#44 and was created byJohn BroomeandIrwin Hasen.
The alien version of Evil Star first appeared inGreen Lantern(vol. 2) #37 (June 1965) and was created byGardner FoxandGil Kane.[2]
Fictional character biography
editGuy Pompton
edit| Guy Pompton | |
|---|---|
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | All-Star Comics#44 |
| Created by | John Broome Irwin Hasen |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Human |
Guy Pomptonis a crime lord and the owner of Ace Movie Rental Agency. He dons a costumed identity to stop a movie studio from completing a film using a script that will expose his criminal activities and battles theJustice Society of Americabefore being defeated.[3]
Unknown
editThe second Evil Star is an alien scientist from the planet Aoran who invents the Starband to gain immortality. However, it corrupts his mind and prematurely ages the Aorans. After killing the Aorans, Evil Star becomes an enemy of theGreen Lantern Corpsand allies withNeronand theKroloteans,with the former enhancing his powers.[1][4][5][6]
InGrant MorrisonandLiam Sharp'sThe Green Lantern,alien slavers kill Evil Star and steal the Starband.[7]
| Evil Star | |
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 The first appearance of theSilver AgeEvil Star and his Starlings on the cover ofGreen Lantern(vol. 2) #37 (June 1965), art byGil Kane. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Green Lantern(vol. 2) #37 (June 1965) |
| Created by | Gardner Fox Gil Kane |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Aoran |
| Place of origin | Aoran |
| Team affiliations | Suicide Squad |
| Abilities |
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Powers, abilities, and equipment
editEvil Star's primary weapon is the Starband, which grants him a prolonged lifespan, high-speed flight, telepathy, telekinesis, hard-light constructs, and the ability to generate illusions. Furthermore, he can generate "Starlings", smaller versions of him who possess similar abilities, but are incapable of acting without orders.[8][1]
Other versions
edit- An alternate universe variant of Evil Star appears inBatman: In Darkest Knight.This version isHarvey Dent,who was scarred bySinestro,empowered with Lantern energy, and became known asBinary Star.[9]
- An alternate universe variant of Evil Star appears inJLA: Another Nail.[10]
In other media
editTelevision
edit- Evil Star appears inThe Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure"Green Lantern" segment episode "Evil is as Evil Does", voiced byPaul Frees.
- Evil Star appears inJustice League Unlimited,voiced by an uncreditedGeorge Newbern.This version is a member ofGorilla Grodd'sSecret Society.Prior to and during the episodes "Alive!" and "Destroyer",Lex Luthortakes command of the Society, but Grodd mounts a mutiny. Evil Star sides with the former beforeDarkseidattacks and kills most of the Society. Luthor, Evil Star, and the other survivors subsequently return to Earth, warn theJustice League,and join forces with them to thwart Darkseid's invasion.
- Evil Star appears in theBatman: The Brave and the Boldepisode "Revenge of the Reach!", voiced byJ. K. Simmons.
Video games
edit- Evil Star appears inDC Universe Online,voiced by Joey Hood.
- Evil Star appears as a character summon inScribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[11]
Miscellaneous
edit- Evil Star appears in aJustice Leaguetie-in novel.[specify]
- Evil Star appears in theDC Super Heroesillustrated children's bookBeware Our Power!,written by Scott Sonneborn and published byCapstone Publishers.
References
edit- ^abcWallace, Dan (2008), "Evil Star", in Dougall, Alastair (ed.),The DC Comics Encyclopedia,New York:Dorling Kindersley,p. 117,ISBN978-0-7566-4119-1,OCLC213309017
- ^Rovin, Jeff (1987).The Encyclopedia of Supervillains.New York: Facts on File. p. 125.ISBN0-8160-1356-X.
- ^All-Star Comics#44 (December 1948/January 1949). DC Comics.
- ^Guy Gardner: Warrior#37. DC Comics.
- ^Green Lantern(vol. 4) #42. DC Comics.
- ^Green Lantern(vol. 4) #43. DC Comics.
- ^The Green Lantern#2. DC Comics.
- ^Who's Who: The Definite Directory of the DC UniverseVol 1 #7 (September 1985)
- ^Batman: In Darkest Night.DC Comics.
- ^JLA: Another Nail#1-2. DC Comics.
- ^Eisen, Andrew (October 2, 2013)."DC Characters and Objects -Scribblenauts UnmaskedGuide ".IGN.RetrievedJuly 18,2024.